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A-LevelAccountingReconciliation and verification9706/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q91 Mark

Which statements describe the benefits of preparing a bank reconciliation statement? 1 checks the accuracy of transactions recorded on the bank statement 2 ensures that cash in the till agrees with the total of the cash column in the cash book 3 eliminates the possibility of fraud by members of staff 4 ensures that the trial balance and financial statements contain an up-to-date figure for cash at bank

A1 and 2
B1, 3 and 4
C1 and 4 only
D2 and 3

✓ Correct answer

C: 1 and 4 only

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Reconciliation and verification, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Accounting, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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